A novel type of jet propulsion, a rotating detonation engine (RDE), has been successfully tested by Pratt & Whitney. The ...
The fuel injection ignites a flame-like detonation wave that travels around the ring for as long as fuel is injected. The ...
Pratt & Whitney is planning further development of rotating detonation engine (RDE) technology following “positive test ...
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Pratt & Whitney completes RDE tests
After a decade of design and testing at RTRC, Pratt & Whitney received a contract from the US Air Force Research Laboratory ...
The Rotating Detonation Engine being developed by Pratt & Whitney has no moving parts, which reduces complexity and costs, and could help enable ...